Don't get comfortable with community college. Go see your counselor as many time as you can to stay on track.

In three sentences

Oxnard College is a good community college because of the teachers that inspire their students to reach for the stars. The teachers at OC are passionate about their subjects. All of the professors I've had here want their students to succeed.

Student

Adult learners High School students Child Development Dental Hygiene Culinary Arts Psychology

Bang for the buck

It's great considering this is a community college.

What to do for fun

Unfortunately, there are fewer clubs and activities.

Food and Dining

The cafeteria has a buffet where you can choose hot meals for a reasonable price.

Dorm Life

There are no dorms because it's a community college.

Tips for prospective students

Before you graduate from high school, think about your educational goals and what you would like to major in.

In three sentences

Oxnard College is a great place if you prefer a small sized campus. Most of the staff and professors are great because they want you to be a successful student. The downside of this college is the students aren't very friendly and keep to themselves.

Leetal from Oak Park, CA

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

There are a few small shopping centers right next to the school, but a ways down Rose Ave, is everything you need, If you go along Fifth Ave, you'll get to Downtown Oxnard. There are some pool halls, bars movie theatres and more. Cute little place :)

Food and Dining

Large cafeteria serves lunch made by the students of the OC Culinary department. And it's not some gross high school lunch. It's delicious, healthy home made meals at an extremely affordable price. When the kitchen is closed, there are vending machines and microwaves readily available.

Dorm Life

There are housing complexes literally 360 degrees around the school, however the school does not offer or provide housing since it is a community college.

Academic Rigor

Obviously, there are some hard classes, but it's nothing you can't accomplish! Classes are designed to make sure you learn everything you need to know and that it STICKS and keeps you interested.

Tips for prospective students

Great place to start your college education and help you find your way if you are unsure of what to do. They have wonderful programs and professors WANT you to pass their classes so they will always be attentive to your needs.

In three sentences

A small, intimate community college with professors who actually care and take time out of their days to assist their students. Gorgeous campus, easy to navigate and friendly administrative/student services staff. it's never crowded like most schools, parking is never an issue so getting to cclass on time is always easy!

Norberto from Oxnard, CA

I feel safe in my college because there are a lot of police cars passing constantly through college. There are no signs of fightings or drug use.

Clubs and Activities

Boxing should be offered as an activity for self-defense at OC.

Great for these types of students

Free wifi is great for students that have computers. The computers in the library are also helpful for doing homework.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There should be multicultural festivals from different countries OC; festivals like Mariachi, Indian music, dance and Hip-Hop.

Bang for the buck

There should be more scholarships offered in OC. They offer some jobs and that's good for students that need money.

What to do for fun

There's not much activites available in OC. There's no fun place in here where we can go to when we feel bored, except the student louge. There should be an extra weight room for students that want to work out. The student louge should offer video games and more movies.

Food and Dining

The cafeteria at OC is very small and it doesn't offer many delicious and nutrious foods. The cafeteria should be bigger; its space is similar to two rooms, that's too small. The bending machines inside only offer junk food like hamburgers, burritos, and ramen soups. There should be some salads, fruits, and more ice creams. The coffee and sodas are fine. Also, the serving food in the cafeteria closes too soon, from 8am to 12pm. It should be open until 10pm. The OC cafeteria is bad, it should be bigger and serve more variety of food.

Dorm Life

I live very close to OC and that's a good thing that I don't live in an apartment. The distance from OC to my house is convenient because I just go walking instead of driving my car. This helps me save gas and money.

Academic Rigor

OC counselors give good advises about Universities and how to transfer; this makes me feel hopeful about keep studying to achieve my career. The friendly colleagues also motivate me to study harder by giving me personal failures of their lives and the importance of receving a good education.

Tips for prospective students

Oxnard College should offer more classes like Psychology and Engineering. It should also offer more scholarships. There shoud be more cultural festivals.

In three sentences

Oxnard College is very helpful in offering classes that I need for my major (engineering). There's free wifi for every student and also access to computers in the library. It offers counselors that help with transfering informations.

Anon

The campus safety is awesome. from 5p-10pm there is a campus shuttle that will drive you to your car or class. You just need to find him.

What to do for fun

Study!!

Food and Dining

The cafeteria is only open from 11a-1p. The culinary class makes the food and to be honest, it is over priced and under salted.

Dorm Life

There aren't dorms...

Academic Rigor

Overall, the academics at Oxnard College are great. If you are willing to apply yourself and study/review your notes outside of class there should not be any problems.

Tips for prospective students

If you already know what your major is, it is best to speak with professors in that field about the required coursework. Although there are counselors to help you get situated, they may not have experience in such fields whereas the professors have already taken said coursework.

In three sentences

Oxnard college is great school. There are many opportunities with the STEM students. This school really wants to help their students succeed, which is evident by all of the different programs and extra help/tutoring services that they offer.

Olga from Oxnard, CA

Do to budget cuts there has not been a variety of nutritious snacks on campus. Usually students go to a Subway that is around the corner

Dorm Life

There are no dorms.

Academic Rigor

In order to find a tutor in a specific subject you must see the schedule that corresponds to that subject and see what works for you. Otherwise you can also see your instructor at their office hours that they provide for you.

In three sentences

Oxnard College is a Small community college where the students get more one on one attention from the professors. The students here have many resources to help them succeed. Also, there are student tutor assistants in the library that can help you with any subject and computer availability at all times. Oxnard College is a friendly and helpful learning environment for everyone.

College Student

You can join clubs. I've never heard of any clubs promoting themselves. After looking at the website, we do not have many good clubs.

Food and Dining

We have a cafeteria but it has vending machines. The cafeteria is relaxing to watch TV and dine but there aren't any choices available to eat but frozen foods from the vending machines.

Dorm Life

There are no dorms at this college because it's a community college. Most students live in an estate close to the college or take the bus near the college.

Academic Rigor

This school does stress the importance of the potential in students. When I entered this school, I was given guidance in choosing realistic college goals. Some students do have problems keeping their GPA up.

Tips for prospective students

If you are going to attend this college, make sure you have a realistic goal. If you do not know what to major in, talk to a counselor about completing your general education requirements. Look on rate my professor to choose suitable professors.

In three sentences

Oxnard College has limited student resources. The students at the college are average in being friendly. The age of these students are mostly middle aged.

you will hear negative stories about oxnard, but if you really think about it every town has a bad area. Once you are there and make friends you'll learn which areas to avoid. I am in my second year there and have never had a bad experience.

What to do for fun

i came to this school for there baseball program

Food and Dining

lots of places to eat around the area

Dorm Life

no dorms available-

Academic Rigor

like any college, you have to be self motivated. The teachers here are not going to remind you, or push you, you on on your own to make things happen.

Tips for prospective students

try to find places to live around the school area, and find roommates to help share the rent. I live in the Serenade at Riverpark, 1 bedroom 1 bath, 1 parking $1350.00

Laura from Port Hueneme, CA

If you need financial aid look into EOPS after you've done the FAFSA; also the Oxnard College Scholarship Foundation. Look on RateMyProfessor.com to find a good teacher.

In three sentences

This college is good, as far as a community college with numerous budget cuts goes. There are really good and really bad profs; you just have to do your research. Good place just to load up on courses to transfer.

Tysaiah from Oxnard, CA

Of course if your a student you may want to cruise around campus on bike or longboard, these are fine as long as you wear your general helmet.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We have a new library on campus, but for some reason I still favor the other one, maybe its where its located or it may be the essence of it being new.

What to do for fun

As a student I don't have much time for fun but there are many clubs and classes that are considered as fun, from dance, performing arts, or even a sport.

Food and Dining

The food and cafeteria area is very convenient, the prices are fair and the chooses are healthy.

Dorm Life

I do not live on campus so I can not comment on the following.

Academic Rigor

Although Oxnard may not be an University, it still has the many education resources as one.

Tips for prospective students

One of the best tips is know what you are doing before taking classes. There are many cases of students taking classes they don't need and cant graduate.

In three sentences

Oxnard college is a very convient school in the area, and is considered very affordable. The environment is well up kept, and easy to get around. Lastly, the peers and professors are easy going, few may be stern, but that there job and they are good at what they do.

Stephanie from Santa Paula, CA

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

Safety is never an issue! Oxnard College has it own campus police and they are just a touch away with the great call buttons located all around the campus. Especially in night class I feel safe I see them patrolling threw out the school often no worries for you ladies.

Bang for the buck

This college is a great way to get your basic under your belt without paying the high cost! Close to Channel Island State it is a great way to maximize your financial needs. Not to mention don't be afraid to apply for all the grants they offer.

What to do for fun

Find a movie there are local theaters, great food places including a Starbucks great for studying and socializing. There are shopping malls and outlets. Bowling and mini golf just a minutes away. On hot days head to the beach or take a drive to Venice or Santa Barbara. A fun local feel with the advantages of the city come check it out!

Food and Dining

Oxnard College also offers great culinary skills that students perpare with low cost meals that taste great. But if you also like just to grab snack they have a great student store and a cool quick cafe for those between class moments!

Dorm Life

The Oxnard area is great with the local beaches and great shopping just around the corner. Not to mention great local festivals that bring the fun just when you need it, take a break for the school work and enjoy life so many things to do and see its the best of both worlds education and relaxing.

Academic Rigor

The teacher's here at Oxnard College push you to be a better student and the tutors will guide you to help you succeed. A changelling school yet prepares you for the next level.

Tips for prospective students

For First time visitors high school gradutes or just coming back to school adults the staff is very helpful and help you 100% with any education needs. The finiacial aid office offers ann excellent team to help guide you through what even question and application to get you the help you may need. There is a great selection of tutoring and dont be affriad to join a club there are plenty and the students have great attuitdues and helpful smiles, you'll love it here!

In three sentences

At Oxnard College you get the best of a small community college and the help as if it was a university. The great local atmosphere makes it simple and easy to attend. Great for those Beginner students that just starting out your education. With up to date teaching and skills it's a great choice for Southern California visit today!

Lizbeth from Oxnard, CA

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

Students that want to experience a college life before transferring to university. Students that want to save money and stay close to their friends and family. Saving up your money is a smart idea before transferring.

Tips for prospective students

The tips I give students are first of all make appointments with counselors. Meet new people will help when having trouble with your classes. Also do not be afraid to ask for help because shyness will hold you back.

In three sentences

Oxnard college staff helps me with any questions I have. So far the classes I have taken are great.The environment is here is just friendly and full with helpful people.

Ashly from Oxnard, CA

Always register for your classes early and try not to drop classes because it will set you back if you do.

In three sentences

Oxnard college is excellent for starting your college education proggram. unfortunately the budget cuts have made it hard to get into all of the classes that you need. Even with all of the budget cuts I have recieved a great education here.

Crystal from Oxnard, CA

emergebcy monitors practically everywhere and police is always on the job.

What to do for fun

join clubs or sports

Food and Dining

Cafeteria is currently in debt

Dorm Life

there are no dorms

Tips for prospective students

Register on time for your classes because they do get filled up quickly. Don't take more than 5 classes because it will start effecting you during finals week. Make sure when you sign up for a class that you like the teacher because if you don't its going to be a difficult semester to pass the class.

In three sentences

Oxnard College is affordable. I love that there is no classes on Fridays. Campus makes it easy to find your classes.

Phillip from Oxnard, CA

safety is top notch at this campus. there are always police on patrol and the station is right in the middle of all the facilities.

Clubs and Activities

auto club, i love to go and work on the classics that everyone drives to meetings. they also have a vast variety of others for more education.

Great for these types of students

general education, automotive body and automotive technology, they have great classes to learn extra hobbies, like music and pottery or masonry. and they just built a whole new theater building for a lot more new classes and better materials to teach it with.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

nothing unusual, its a great normal, local, and friendly campus..

Bang for the buck

the rate is fair, they just raised it though. i get a waiver for most of my tuition but what they are charging me is for a solid career one day.

What to do for fun

the campus has its own park, tennis courts, football (soccer), baseball, and even a built skate park. unlimited access to computers also in library.

Food and Dining

they have a cafeteria, it reminds me of high school, the cooking they do. they offer a variety of foods; cold sandwiches, hot pasta, oriental rices, snacks, shakes, vendors and all. they make sure everyone get served as well, great service unless in the middle of day.

Dorm Life

i live away from campus.

Academic Rigor

they just recently had to cut a few classes, but they broke it down mostly to where all classes would still be available.

Tips for prospective students

they have all the help anybody would need including a eops center with counselors, fully staffed and are always happy to meet new students.

In three sentences

a great environment to be in and around. very easy to access all of campus and classes. offers way more programs than i would have guessed, a lot of programs.

Treat the classes as if you did spend a lot of money on them, so that you have a better appreciation and work harder at getting good grades.

Bang for the buck

Saved me anywhere from $50,000-70,000, of what I would have spent at UC or Cal State if I had transferred straight out of high school and was able to explore many academic departments without wasting money.

Did enjoy being here

Small and fun classes, was able to get to know my instructors one on one!

Did learn a lot

I originally had planned on transferring straight in to a 4 year University, glad I came here first. I learned some much here and feel more assured of my choice of major.

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